POD26. Claire Zagorski- Co-host of the Drug Futurisms PodcastPOD26. Claire Zagorski- Co-host of the Drug Futurisms Podcast
The Peace On Drugs
Claire Zagorski works in harm reduction and co-hosts the Drug Futurisms Podcast. From Austin, Texas, Claire joins Aaron on the Peace On Drugs Podcast and they talk about the war on drugs, harm reduction, and underground safe-injection sites and the ...
1:47:25•16 Dec 2021
Challenging the War on Drugs: A Chat with Claire Zagorski
“I fully believe that there is a better future out there and we want to give drug activists just a little crumb of hope for the future.”
Imagine risking your career to save lives. That’s what Claire Zagorski and many medical professionals are doing in underground safe-injection sites. In this episode of 'The Peace On Drugs', host Aaron Akulis sits down with Claire, co-host of the 'Drug Futurisms' podcast, to dive into the harsh realities of the war on drugs and the vital role of harm reduction.
They discuss how misinformation about fentanyl is not just misleading but deadly, and how criminalizing addiction pushes people further into danger. The conversation is both eye-opening and hopeful, offering a glimpse into a future where empathy and public health take precedence over punishment. Claire shares her unwavering belief in a better future, saying, 'We want to give drug activists just a little crumb of hope for the future'.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of drug policies and the importance of compassionate approaches to addiction.
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